Manager of Nursing; RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Manager of Nursing (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Join Houston Methodist to apply for the manager of nursing (RN) – Cardiac Cath Lab role at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.

• 24‑hour comprehensive operational responsibility for delivery and quality of patient care in the designated area(s).
• Foster interdepartmental/interprofessional collaboration; represent unit and Nursing on committees.
• Develop and implement performance initiatives to ensure optimal patient safety, outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and manage daily work activities of unit staff; ensure quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support for staffing, budget compliance; assist in staffing decisions such as hiring, termination, coaching, and counseling.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
• Implement training, monitoring, and operations initiatives to secure compliance with ethical and legal practices, accreditation, and regulatory/government regulations.
• Assist management in achieving strategic and operational objectives.

• Manage selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees; develop and mentor staff.
• Provide leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group through department meetings, performance appraisals, coaching, and recognition.
• Facilitate effective team dynamics and teambuilding; lead department process improvements.
• Meet or exceed thresholds for employee engagement metrics.
• Establish two‑way communication with staff; coach staff on efficient communication and include patient/family in care planning.

• Plan and organize day‑to‑day department operations, schedule, and activities; set priorities and functional standards.
• Drive department service standards to improve patient/customer satisfaction.
• Serve on entity committees; model service orientation, resolve concerns, and channel issues appropriately.
• Maintain ongoing interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff to improve care and service.

• Ensure a safe and effective working environment; monitor and revise the safety plan and accreditation/regulatory guidelines.
• Use information systems to enhance operations; support performance improvement and data management.
• Optimize safe outcomes through monitoring workflow, reporting near misses, and implementing solutions; adopt lean principles.
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures; perform actions upon non‑compliance.
• Prepare measurable goals and action plans aligned with Houston Methodist priorities.

• Assist in department budget development and ensure cost‑effective operations.
• Manage and audit expenses within approved budget; meet revenue/expense targets.
• Develop staffing plans and schedules for cost‑effective patient care.
• Implement strategies to achieve financial targets and staffing needs.

• Identify and implement innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes; lead unit projects and shared governance activities.
• Evaluate processes, recommend, and implement change; follow through for sustainable impact.
• Build strategic relationships with other departments and units to achieve business goals.
• Seek developmental opportunities for self and staff; maintain ongoing development plans.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited nursing school.
• Experience: Three years of nursing experience with one year in a progressive leadership role; for internal candidates, two years of nursing experience that includes charge nurse responsibilities.
• Licenses & Certifications –
  
  Required:
  
  Registered Nurse (Texas State Licensure); BLS or Instructor (AHA);
  Magnet ANCC Recognized Certification.
• Licenses & Certifications – Preferred: ACLS or Instructor (AHA); NIHSTROKE or Instructor (AHA); NVCRISIS or Instructor.

• Demonstrated skills and competencies for safe job performance; ongoing assessments.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English…